anyone recognize this plant?

[ascott]

I have no idea of what this is?

 

[Tom]

Almost looks like mulberry leaves.

Sorry. Wish I was better with the plant IDs.

 

[ascott]

Hi Tom...thanks and I wish I were too....only thing is is that it is kinda a "lily" pad type of leaf with a non wood type of stem? Hard to see that in this pic because it is constantly shaded in this particular spot...hmmmm? Any botanists on the forum?

 

[October]

Almost looks like mulberry leaves.

I was thinking maybe fig? But if it's not woody I have no idea.

 

[Yvonne G]

I think its in the philodendrom family, judging from the flower stalk that's coming up on the left side of the picture.

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No, I take that back. I'll bet its a type of hollyhock. Let's wait until that flower stalk opens, then we'll know for sure. Maybe the desert hollyhock. If that's the case, its edible.

 

[ascott]

Hi Yvonne,

That would be totally awesome...because they are coming up in a few spots under my elm and mimosa trees at the front porch...a new tasty addition would be good...will wait for the bloom....thank you

 

[Kristina]

Pretty sure Yvonne nailed it - looks like a hollyhock

 

[ascott]

Thanks Kristina....I am pulling for Yvonne as well....after she said the desert hollyhock I looked it up and looked at loads of pics...her plant id is looking pretty good